News

Town officially takes over post office

Everything is changing, but nothing will change. When the doors open on Monday, October 7, the Te Puke Centre Charitable Trust will take over running the town's... Read More

Popping the top on Kiwi culture

He's the man behind the Southern Man, tricked Brit's into soaking their morning newspaper to get the Guinness out and a career highlight is a dancing lemon. Art... Read More

Living and breathing bonsai

Shirley Faull's eyes sparkle as she talks about her love for growing bonsai trees. The lively 92-year-old Te Puke woman has invested in the practice for the past... Read More

Thousands of pipi taken leads to court fines

A group of men who took more than five thousand pipi from Ohiwa Harbour in Whakatane have been convicted and fined for their offending. Riki Gavin Burnett, 47,... Read More

Motor events stalled by venue costs

Amateur motoring enthusiasts have been left with nowhere to go because Motorsport Bay of Plenty can't risk a potential cleaning fee. Motorsport BOP have previously... Read More

Mobility parking an issue at Mount event

Vegan Vibes in Soper Reserve is an event that has been held four times now, and Claire Dale says it's a great event, but each time she has had to ask about mobility... Read More

Power price drop a benefit for low income families

The prospect of a cheaper power bill is music to the ears of low income families counting each and every dollar. The manager of Supergrans, Chris Martin, says... Read More

Cold front forecast for the weekend

MetService is forecasting that a cold front will move up the country over the weekend, with more changeable Spring weather expected for the second week of the... Read More

Driver decamps from early morning crash

Matata volunteer firefighters received an early wake up call this morning as they were called out to a crash. At 4.12am, they received the job of a car that... Read More

Tournament creates opportunities for Māori talent

Creating new pathways for young Māori rugby talent to succeed is the aim of Te Hiku o te Ika tournament which kicks-off on Saturday. Eastern Bay of Plenty Regional... Read More

NZ team runners up at Surf Rescue Challenge

The Black Fins and Junior Black fins teams have finished second behind strong Australian teams at the International Surf Rescue Challenge held in Durban, South... Read More

Electric vehicle sales reach ‘turning point’

Sales of new electric vehicles have hit a record and for the first time have broken in to the top three passenger models sold last month. New motor industry... Read More